If only we had invented and built some sort of alternative mode of collective transportation. Maybe it could be in tunnels and ride on metallic rails. It would serve many people and make periodic stops to the same locations instead of the highway clusterf- we have today. Sad that we don't, but a man can dream though. A man can dream.

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[–] 16 points 9 months ago (3 children)

The name of my local mall is prefaced by "Cadillac Fairview (CF)". Cars have been overpriced for a long time now and the auto industry is investing in real estate. I think they may price themselves out of customers, just like the theater chains but at least they'll get a bailout.

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  • [–] 17 points 9 months ago* (1 child)

    CF has no relation to Cadillac the car company. Fun fact, it's parent company is the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    I learned something new today.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago

    Your point about it being a cash-flush industry stands though, a huge chunk of the rich families around come from dealerships. Realtors (another high margin sales job) are smarter about hiding their money from their client base, a lot of them take trips constantly and buy secluded homes. Dealership families building mansions on acres of lawn, visible from the main roads, like castles. Not a smart choice but we'll see how that plays out.

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